TWO South Wales colleges have been singled out for excellence in the provision of higher education.

Cardiff’s Coleg Glan Hafren and Bridgend College were presented with this year’s Managing Vocational Excellence award from Fforwm.

The organisation, which represents more than 20 education institutions nationwide, said the two colleges had achieved high-standard industry placements for many of their students.

The Welsh capital’s Coleg Glan Hafren also received an award for its use of information and learning technology to improve communication between staff and pupils, boost collaborative work and increase participation in learning.

Rob Larkins, Coleg Glan Hafren’s acting principal, said: “Every college in Wales is keen to win a Fforwm award so for us it is further proof that the college strives for excellence in all areas.

“All staff at the college can be very pleased that they continue to prove their expertise and innovation, and have been singled out for praise by Fforwm.”

Dr John Graystone, Fforwm’s chief executive, added: “Estyn inspections are increasingly telling us that colleges in Wales are performing at the top of their game. These awards ensure that the very best practices are given well-deserved recognition.

“The awards are also central to colleges’ continual efforts to raise standards across the board, by learning from the best.

“Fforwm, and all the organisations who sponsored the awards this year, were delighted with the high standards of the applications and roundly congratulate the winners.”